“They traveled through the whole island until they came to Paphos.” Acts 13:6a.
After leaving Antioch on their first missionary journey, Barnabas and Paul landed on the island of Cyprus. They made their way from the eastern edge of the island to the city of Paphos, approximately 100 miles away. This travel was not done by car or even horseback, but by foot. And often, the roads traveled were hilly and over rough terrain, making their travels even tougher. Bands of robbers would roam the countryside, making travel dangerous. Yet Barnabas and Paul pressed on in the journey God called them to do, despite these risks and dangers.
Barnabas and Paul left the relative comfort of their lives in Antioch to proclaim the message of Jesus Christ to people who had never heard this message before. It was dangerous, yet adventurous. There may have been a few times when I would have been willing to take that journey, but, sadly, I think that I would hesitate to go now for fear of my safety or, even worse, for fear of my personal comfort. Yet, adventures of all descriptions await me whenever I step out of my comfort zone to follow God’s leading.
Questions to consider: What would it take for you to step out of your comfort zone and to get out on the road for God’s adventure? What have you done in your life to get off your sofa and get out into the world?
Prayer: Father, thank You for calling me to be on the journey with You. Help me to be willing to follow Your leading anywhere, even if it involves risk and taking me out of my personal comfort zone. Amen.
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